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“It really isn’t easy to be Mr. Z Hamerton’s wife!” Cordelia grinned at him playfully.
It was lonely at the top. Zephyr was high in status, and all his family glory was focused on him—that also meant that
all the resentment and hostility were on him.
Those in the Hamertons did not dare lay a finger on him, so they would naturally shift their target to the people
around him.
“I can’t put myself in danger.” Cordelia looked into his eyes. “And I can’t allow you to be distracted because of me.
“Only when I’m strong and able to protect myself that I won’t burden you and, instead, become the last and your
most secure line of defense.”
“Cordelia…” Zephyr had mixed feelings.
He knew that his woman was smart and strong. She was no weak pushover bunny.
He was great, and she was decent—she could stand with him. This was the best for them. Being parallel and on par
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtwith each other was the best version of love.
“Say…” Josiah approached them. “Are you two staying here or not?
“Never mind, stop stalling! I’ll decide for you two. Stay here tonight! Or all my effort will be wasted!”
“What?” Cordelia looked at him curiously. “What effort of yours?”
Josiah chuckled and scratched his head.
“Why don’t I show you two around?”
The couple explored the mansion with him.
Josiah was in a suit and tie with leather shoes and a folder. His passionate introduction made him look like an
excellent property sales agent.
Zephyr smiled. They had grown up together, and he had never seen the man so serious.
“Your house is my first sale!” Josiah tugged his tie proudly. “I must make sure my service is top-notch! Look here
please…”
Cordelia followed his hand and could not help widening her eyes.
“What are these?” Zephyr frowned.
Josiah laughed innocently. Lucky charms were all over the bed and corners of the room. There was even a big baby
photo above the bed.
This was the result of his effort—so they could get a baby soon!
“Z, what do you think?” Josiah was triumphant. “These are traditional tricks and charms from the folks. I think they
should be effective, so I put all of them on for you both! And that baby photo… I specifically combined your faces!”
Cordelia winced while Zephyr looked at Josiah like he was looking at an idiot.
How would he sleep tonight when the bed was like this? If they could not even sleep on it, how were they going to
make babies!?
“Z, are you happy?”
Zephyr took a deep breath and patted Josiah’s shoulder. He suppressed his temper and forced a smile.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJosiah was ecstatic. “Z, if these aren’t enough, I’ll get someone to bring in another sack of them. Guarantee that
you’ll get a baby soon!”
Zephyr said in a low voice, “Josiah Bayer, you can get out now!”
“Alright, okay, I’m out!” Josiah cackled. “Can’t disturb your romantic time together, I understand. But keep that
photo. I made it myself. It’s special!”
“Out!”
“Yeah, yeah. Why are you being so mean?” Josiah was clueless. “Oh yeah, Z, don’t be skeptical about these! The old
woman is quite effective. A lot of people go to her for fortune telling!”
“What old woman?”
“Around your family’s hot spring hotel.” Josiah said, “There’s a building nearby, and the old woman’s often there to
tell one’s fortune!”
Zephyr furrowed his brows.
Cordelia went to one of the charms. It was a yellow drawstring bag with a charm in it and a red string bracelet.
“Zephyr, look!” Cordelia acted like she had discovered a new continent. “This bracelet… Why is it exactly the same
as ours?”
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